18k Bear Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, ...
Vintage 1960s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond
Vintage 1960s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
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20th Century French Band Rings
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1990s French Fashion Rings
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2010s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings
18k Gold
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings
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Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Bracelets
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2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
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Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- What does 18K on a ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.
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